The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Mexico’s constitutional amendment bans plantings of GMO corn

Act of resistance follows trade ruling that dismissed risks to native corn from “genetic pollution” by GM crops. By Timothy Wise On March 17, Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum Pardo signed into law a constitutional reform banning the cultivation of genetically modified corn. The action followed a December ruling by a trade tribunal, under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, in favor […]

Regeneration International launches certification standard

In March, Regeneration International launched a standard for organic certifiers, clearly defining what is prohibited (therefore not permitted) in regenerative agriculture. It’s user-friendly for farmers and landholders, and offers two levels of certification: Regenerative A Grade (meeting all the requirements) and Regenerative in Transition (in the process of meeting all the requirements). The nonprofit organization’s […]

New report warns of greenwashing “regenerative”

Regenerative agriculture, promoted as a sustainable farming method that enhances soil, water, and ecosystem health, is gaining momentum in the U.S. and globally. Advocates tout benefits like mitigating climate change, improving nutrition, and reducing pollution. However, a new report by Friends of the Earth (FOE) warns that the term “regenerative” is being co-opted for greenwashing […]

California Olive Ranch-managed farms become first olive farms in North America certified regenerative by A Greener World

Nonprofit certifier A Greener World (AGW) has recognized California Olive Ranch-managed farms as Certified Regenerative by AGW, a designation that verifies the producer’s 4,600+ acres of olive trees in Northern California as regenerative and sustainable by its measured benefits for soil, water, air, biodiversity, infrastructure, animal welfare, and social responsibility. For California Olive Ranch, the […]

University of Nevada researchers develop 200 drought-tolerant sorghum varieties for dairy feed

Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno have unveiled 200 sorghum varieties that could be a game changer in the food, brewery, dairy feed, and biofuel industries due to their exceptional drought tolerance. Associate Professor Melinda Yerka and her team at the University of Nevada, Reno have been developing the sorghum varieties since 2017 at the Experiment […]